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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 465.08 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 465.08 and 264.49 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 465.08 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/465.08 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 465.08 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 123,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,006.52/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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